Beijing Century Golden Resources Mall
Beijing, China
A contemporary renewal of Beijing’s “Big Mall”
Service
Architecture, Interior Design
Sector
Commercial, Retail
Client
Golden Resources Group
Size
615,000 m2
Challenge
Initially opened in 2004 and located on Beijing’s West Fourth Ring Road beside the Kunyu River, Beijing Century Golden Resources Mall — widely known as “The Big Mall”—is one of the world’s largest single commercial buildings, covering 18.2 hectares with a total floor area of 615,000 m². While long established as a retail landmark with consistently high footfall, the mall required a comprehensive upgrade to renew its identity, performance and long-term relevance.
Solution
Benoy was commissioned to deliver a holistic architectural and interior transformation, distilling the essence of the site and reinterpreting traditional architectural language through contemporary forms. Traditional textures are paired with flowing, wave-like geometries to retain collective memory while establishing a renewed urban identity. Sustainability is embedded throughout the design, with locally sourced and recyclable façade materials, carbon footprint tracking, and passive and active strategies including rooftop photovoltaic panels, façade sun-shading and natural ventilation.
Result
The upgrade repositions the mall as a future-ready urban landmark — honouring its historical presence while improving environmental performance and spatial experience — ensuring long-term resilience and continued relevance within Beijing’s evolving retail and urban landscape.
